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If you are aiming to establish a meaningful career inside South Africa’s legal and judicial framework, an exceptional entry-level opening has emerged. The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is recruiting for a permanent Data Capturer based at the specialist Land Court in Randburg, Gauteng. Operating at Public Service Salary Level 04, this essential administrative position offers a stable salary range of R201 093 – R236 877 per annum. To secure formal appointment, the successful candidate must sign a standard performance agreement geared toward administrative efficiency and data accuracy.

This role represents an ideal entry point for matriculants and self-driven individuals who excel at digital organization, numerical accuracy, and meticulous file tracking. Working within the Land Court environment connects you directly with critical legal records regarding land rights, tenure, and restitution. Review the full job specification below to align your Z83 application with what the judicial panel is seeking.

Job Specification Overview

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Data Capturer
Reference Number	REF NO: 2026/57/OCJ
Hiring Institution	Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
Court Component	Land Court
Salary Scale	R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Public Service Level 04)
Primary Location	Randburg, Gauteng
Employment Class	Permanent Appointment (Performance Agreement Required)
Minimum Qualifications	Grade 12 Certificate (National Senior Certificate)
Experience Requirement	No formal work experience required (Entry-Level)
Key Advantage Metrics	Valid Driver’s License, strong keyboard skills, numerical literacy

Role Purpose & Land Court Operational Impact

The Land Court of South Africa plays a foundational socio-legal role, specializing in adjudicating complex disputes surrounding land reform, restitution claims, and security of tenure. Because these matters directly affect communities, landowners, and historical lineages, the integrity of the court’s database must be beyond reproach. Every case number, litigant detail, and court order must be logged with perfect precision.

The Data Capturer serves as the core engine behind the court’s statistical and information tracking systems. This position bridges the gap between raw physical documents and the formal electronic repository of the judiciary. Beyond simple keyboard entry, the incumbent actively audits files for missing information, manages critical legal documents such as applications for default judgment, and interfaces directly with practicing attorneys regarding quasi-judicial inquiries. Your diligence ensures that appellate judges, registrars, and the court manager have instant access to clean, verifiable legal metrics.

The Court Data Capturing & Tracking Lifecycle

To maintain a secure and reliable record system for public and legal review, the Data Capturer navigates a daily procedural lifecycle:

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Core Data Entry, Validation, and Quality Control

• Capture complex details from available physical court records into electronic databases, specialized tables, and performance spreadsheets.

• Meticulously review, cross-reference, and validate data fields directly from physical files to isolate anomalies.

• Identify, flag, and systematically verify missing info or evident data entry mistakes observed during input operations.

• Execute scheduled, secure digital data backups to preserve the integrity of the Land Court’s information vaults.

2. Clerical Record Keeping and File Security

• Build, organize, and maintain active legal records and administrative physical files using a structured indexing methodology.

• Ensure all case files and court documents slated for data capturing are preserved safely and kept completely confidential while in your custody.

• Sort, store, and secure files to prevent unauthorized access, adhering strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

• Update master court registers, daily processing statistics, and departmental tracking profiles continuously.

3. Judicial Support and Professional Stakeholder Liaison

• Fetch and centralize administrative applications for default judgments and formal taxation files from the general office.

• Distribute active files, urgent legal notices, and internal correspondence to Registrars, the Court Manager, or immediate supervisors.

• Support checking and verification personnel by locating, pulling, and supplying specific raw data sources or archived paper files.

• Attend to professional inquiries from attorneys, advocates, and legal clerks concerning quasi-judicial matters and file statuses.

Minimum Requirements & Skill Architecture

Prerequisite Qualifications & Core Readiness

• A fully validated Grade 12 Certificate (National Senior Certificate or its recognized NQF Level 4 equivalent).

• Experience Baseline: No previous formal office experience is required. This post is structured to accommodate entry-level job seekers possessing strong foundational skills.

• Added Advantage Criteria: A valid South African driver’s license will give your application an advantageous edge during initial shortlisting.

Essential Skills & Knowledge Assets

• Procedural Knowledge: Foundational understanding of basic clerical processes, data capturing practices, and public service compliance protocols.

• The Batho Pele Principles: Practical commitment to South Africa’s citizen-centric “People First” service delivery values within a public office environment.

• Technical Aptitude: High digital literacy with comfortable mastery of standard computing applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Cognitive Attributes: Robust numerical literacy, analytical problem-solving capabilities, high flexibility, and sharp spatial coordination for sorting files.

• Workplace Temperament: A meticulous attention to detail, strong internal drive, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the capacity to operate calmly under rigid court deadlines.

Application Framework & Compliance Protocols

The Office of the Chief Justice implements a standardized screening process. Unsigned or outdated submission formats face immediate automated rejection.

Pre-Entry Practical Assessment: Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this Level 04 position will be required to undertake a pre-entry practical exercise. This assessment method is specifically designed to verify your actual data capturing speed, spreadsheet manipulation skills, numerical accuracy, and attention to detail under timed conditions.

Submission Gateways:

Interested applicants must submit a thoroughly completed and formally signed new Z83 application form, backed by an up-to-date, comprehensive CV listing reachable reference contacts.

• Via Dedicated Email Gateway: 2026/57/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

• Direct Technical Enquiries: Ms N Mhlambi | Tel No: (010) 493 5392

• Direct HR Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa | Tel No: (010) 494 8515

• Employment Equity Commitment: The Office of the Chief Justice is dedicated to diversity. Preference will be given to suitable applicants who align with the institution’s official Employment Equity targets and regional demographic goals.

👉 Official Career Portal: Apply via the Office of the Chief Justice Vacancy Portal

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Post last updated: June 2026 | Reference Number: 2026/57/OCJ | Keywords: Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies 2026, Land Court Randburg Jobs, Data Capturer Level 04, Entry-Level Department of Justice Careers, Z83 Application Forms, Public Service Vacancies Gauteng, Legal Record Capturing.